APPOINTMENTSDid you know your teeth need to stay healthy to last your lifetime? Yes, it’s true! Part of keeping your teeth healthy includes flossing regularly. Dental floss works to keep your teeth clean in areas your toothbrush can’t reach. That is why flossing is essential to positive oral health care. Our dentist, Dr. Christopher Lillo… Read more »
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Dealing With Dental Erosion
Your teeth are protected by a very strong substance known as enamel. It stops tooth decay and protects the inner workings of your teeth, such as the dentin, and keeps infection from reaching the pulp of your tooth. While the enamel of your tooth is strong, it is not completely indestructible. It can be compromised,… Read more »
Has Your Smile Taken a Hit Due to Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a condition in which the gum tissue within your mouth is decaying over time. If left untreated, it can develop into gingivitis and eventually cause tooth loss. Has your smile taken a hit due to periodontal disease? Here are some things you should look for in regard… Read more »
Are You Keeping up with Your Oral Health Care This Summer?
Are you keeping up with your oral health care this summer? Are you making sure your teeth remain in excellent shape and your gums are as durable and strong as they should be? Remember to continue practicing daily oral health care routine such as brushing and flossing to ensure your teeth and gums will continue… Read more »
A Temporary Crown Protects an Abutment While You Wait for Your New Crown
Dental crown restorations at Oak Ridge Dental Group typically require two separate appointments. The first calls for removing the entire tooth enamel layer of the tooth in question, leaving behind a dentin pillar called an abutment. This will serve as an anchor point for the eventual crown that is being forged at a state-of-the-art dental… Read more »
